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Hail history for Waterford, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waterford on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Waterford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Waterford in the last two years.
Hail days near Waterford by year
When hail season peaks near Waterford
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and July (1).
Largest hail storms near Waterford
Jun 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Old Lyme (10 mi from Waterford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported with time estimated by radar.Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Gales Ferry (5 mi from Waterford)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Uncasville (6 mi from Waterford)
Sep 3, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakdale (9 mi from Waterford)
May 24, 2009 · 0.75 in (penny) · Uncasville (7 mi from Waterford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waterford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF1 | Fishers Is 9 mi from Waterford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waterford
32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waterford since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 4, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | New London, Montville, Poquonock Bridge 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Montville 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry, Happyland 2 wind reports |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Fishers Is Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Sound View 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Fishers Is Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 64 mph, measured | Fishers Is Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2018 | 55 mph, measured | Fishers Is Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Groton, Ridgewood, Ledyard Center 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Waterford; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
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12 hail days - Middletown
22 hail days - South Kingstown
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13 hail days - Glastonbury
27 hail days - Branford
5 hail days - Manchester
19 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Waterford.
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